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LA City Council to ban OC, invites leftists to provide testimony.

Iopencarry

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Mark,

it is called preemption.

maybe someone should write,call or fax the city of L.A. and let them know the legal definition.

what was the cost of McDonald's case to the SCOTUS,deep 7 figures? Can any city in CA foot that bill?
 

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I think it's pretty telling what their desires are by the invitation of WAGV and the Brady's for advice. Where was the invitation for The Responsible Citizen's of California, the NRA, CRPA, and the Calguns Foundation? Each of them should be present too, for a fair assessment of what should happen with this proposed law.
 

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Profound!

Mark,

it is called preemption.

maybe someone should write,call or fax the city of L.A. and let them know the legal definition.

what was the cost of McDonald's case to the SCOTUS,deep 7 figures? Can any city in CA foot that bill?

Hey Dale,

Your comments are profound. However, progressives don't care what it costs to force us to live by their religous dogma.

Progressivism is a religous belief system. It is not based on reality, logic, or statistical analisys. Feelings rule.

markm
 

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Getting their asses sued off for this would be gratifying to watch, but the trouble is that they wouldn't learn their lesson anyways. And then of course they'd just try to suck more property tax outta me to pay for this circle-jerk. :banghead:
 
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bigtoe416

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I think it's important to not declare those who tend to be more liberal in their politics to be the enemy. If we have any hope of having open carry be accepted, it will come in the form of winning people from the left, right, and middle over to believe that bearing arms is an inalienable right. It would probably behoove us to not further divisions in our political ideologies. It'd be a shame to have Democrats/Greens/Socialists come to this forum and be interested in open carry only to be dismayed over apparently being unaccepted by the community (via the wording in our posts).

Just something to mull over...sorry for being off-topic.
 
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Isn't that like trying to talk the muslim jihadists into agreeing that Christianity is a valid religion?

Sorry, AIN'T gonna happen.

Their religion is control, and you having a gun means they don't have control.
 
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Sorry, but you are wrong.

I think it's important to not declare those who tend to be more liberal in their politics to be the enemy. If we have any hope of having open carry be accepted, it will come in the form of winning people from the left, right, and middle over to believe that bearing arms is an inalienable right. It would probably behoove us to not further divisions in our political ideologies. It'd be a shame to have Democrats/Greens/Socialists come to this forum and be interested in open carry only to be dismayed over apparently being unaccepted by the community (via the wording in our posts).

Just something to mull over...sorry for being off-topic.

Hey Bigtoe,

On this point, I totally disagree.

The only time that progressives/leftists agree with us is when we capitulate.

Their view of freedom is completely different than ours. Freedom to a leftist means equal outcomes which requires a bureaucratic command and control government. Citizens who vote for a Nancy Pelosi, a Henry Waxman, a Joel Stienburg, or a Maxine Waters may not think of themselves as extremists, but the people who lead their party are extremists.

No, until JKF liberals take-over the democrat party, they won't be joining our ranks as we promote creator granted civil liberties. Unfortunately, the only JFK liberal left is Joe Lieberman; to bad he was booted out of the Democrat party and serves as an independent. Most Democrats run as moderates or conservatives until they need to vote on legislation, and then they vote party line.

The LA city council is progressive.

It is black and white.

respectfully,
markm
 

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Isn't that like trying to talk the muslim jihadists into agreeing that Christianity is a valid religion?

Sorry, AIN'T gonna happen.

Their religion is control, and you having a gun means they don't have control.

Xd shooter,

I concur; +1.
 

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It all depends on the one you are talking to. There is always a chance that someone will consider another's point of view especially when they are speaking the truth.
 
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bigtoe416

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Hey Bigtoe,

On this point, I totally disagree.

The only time that progressives/leftists agree with us is when we capitulate.

I don't see California becoming completely Libertarian or completely conservative anytime soon. We can continue to draw lines in the sand and declare those that stand on the other side to be enemies, but they won't be joining our ranks anytime soon. It's entirely possible for those on the left to support the Second Amendment. Perhaps they will need some convincing that keeping and bearing arms is important, perhaps they already think it is important and want to hear the benefits of openly carrying arms. I just think it would be useful to have more people supporting open carry. If a member of the Green party comes to this site he is already not going to feel like he is amongst similarly minded individuals. I'd much rather he engage us in dialog rather than to leave without registering.

Of course, I could be wrong. But then again I used to be a pacifist and think guns were pointless/vile. I also own a book called, "Why you should be a Socialist" and this Communist shirt.

There's hope for us all. There's more hope if we extend a hand instead of a fist.
 

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It all depends on the one you are talking to. There is always a chance that someone will consider another's point of view especially when they are speaking the truth.

So do you think you'll ever consider THEIR point of view ?
 

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So do you think you'll ever consider THEIR point of view ?

Sure, I know I have on some topics and I doubt I am alone on that.

(for example) there are numbers of people on the right or libertarian that also share what is seen as liberals views as far as accepting homosexuality, homosexuals in the military and/or allowing same sex marriage. Some of these people might not have always felt that way but at some point in their life they may have realized that group of people shouldn't be denied situations or freedoms simply for an activity that is victimless in nature.

The same can be said for those on the left that agree with our right to bear arms and don't wish to see that infringed upon. Might as well throw the LEOs in there as well. Both groups are often broadly targeted when many of us know some or maybe even alot of them that also support our 2nd amendment rights and maybe even want to see some current restrictions lifted.
 

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Sorry if my interjection is unwelcomed here, especially since I am not a Californian. But what is to stop representatives from the pro groups from just showing up and signing up to talk? I know up here in WA, our city council meetings are open to the public and anyone can speak about the topics if they wish. Wouldn't it be quite the sight to be able to refute the anti's points on the record in front of everyone?
 

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Sorry if my interjection is unwelcomed here, especially since I am not a Californian. But what is to stop representatives from the pro groups from just showing up and signing up to talk? I know up here in WA, our city council meetings are open to the public and anyone can speak about the topics if they wish. Wouldn't it be quite the sight to be able to refute the anti's points on the record in front of everyone?

I believe one has to show up early morning to even have a CHANCE at speaking at LA council meetings during public comment period.
All the facts, logic, and reason in the world would not stop these leftists from their agenda of disarming law abiding citizens and eliminating all legal guns from the city.

If someone has a day of their life they'd like to burn, be my guest...
I can think of about a million better ways for pro-2A people to spend a day.
 
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I believe one has to show up early morning to even have a CHANCE at speaking at LA council meetings during public comment period.
All the facts, logic, and reason in the world would not stop these leftists from their agenda of disarming law abiding citizens and eliminating all legal guns from the city.

If someone has a day or their life they'd like to burn, be my guest...
I can think of about a million better ways for pro-2A people to spend a day.

Hey Hgreen,

Well said and I agree totally.

+1

markm
 
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